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COLCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION
Colchester, CT
POLICY COMMITTEE - MINUTES
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Virtual Meeting via BoardDocs and Zoom
MEMBERS PRESENT: Christopher McGlynn, Amy Domeika, Suesen Hickey
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Superintendent Jeffrey Burt
OTHERS PRESENT: Chair Mary Tomasi
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair C. McGlynn called the meeting to order at 5:42PM.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
3. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 *Approval of May 20, 2021 Policy Committee minutes
Motion by: A. Domeika
To approve the minutes of the May 20, 2021 Policy Committee meeting
Second by: S. Hickey
Vote: Unanimous
Roll Call: A. Domeika, S. Hickey, C. McGlynn
4. *PRIORITY DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS: POLICIES/REGULATIONS
FOR A FIRST READING
4.1 Summary of Policy Updates since 2018
Superintendent Burt shared a summary table showing that the BOE has updated 57% of
all BOE policies and Bylaws since September 2018. The vast majority of policies have
now been updated within the last 5 years.
4.2 *1700P Possession of Deadly Weapons or Firearms
Motion by: A. Domeika
To approve legal amendments to 1700P Possession of Deadly Weapons or Firearms and
forward to the full BOE for a first reading.
Second by: S. Hickey
Vote: Unanimous
Roll Call: A. Domeika, S. Hickey, C. McGlynn
5. OTHER POLICIES REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
None.
6. *CONTINUED DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
6.1 *Temporary Policies Review
At this time, all temporary policies will remain. They will be reviewed monthly and
updated as needed to align with any new legislation.
7. *NON-SUBSTANTIVE POLICIES
None.
8. *POLICIES/REGULATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR REMOVAL
8.1 *9400 Monitoring Products and Processes
Motion by: S. Hickey
To approve the removal of Bylaw 9400 Monitoring Products and Processes and forward
to the full BOE for approval.
Second by: A. Domeika
Vote: Unanimous
Roll Call: A. Domeika, S. Hickey, C. McGlynn
9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NEW ISSUES RAISED OR SUBJECTS DEVELOPED
9.1 Public Comments
10. ESTABLISH SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 AGENDA PRIORITIES
Priorities will be any necessary changes due to legislative updates. Continue review and
updates of Series 4000 and Series 5000 policies.
11. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:17PM